Roma defender Saud Abdulhamid is the only player based outside Saudi Arabia in the country's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, with coach Georgios Donis relying heavily on the domestic Saudi Pro League for his selection.

Abdulhamid, currently on loan at Lens — where he lifted the Coupe de France last season — is the sole representative from European football in a group otherwise drawn entirely from Saudi club sides.

Al Dawsari set for third World Cup

Al Hilal captain Salem Al Dawsari, 34, will appear at his third World Cup having featured in both the 2018 and 2022 editions. The veteran winger remains a central figure in the national setup under Donis.

Group H fixtures

Saudi Arabia open their campaign in Group H on 15 June against Uruguay, before facing 2010 champions Spain on 21 June. They wrap up the group stage against Cape Verde on 27 June.

The tournament is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the opening match scheduled for 11 June.

Full squad

Goalkeepers: Mohammed Al Owais (Al Ula), Nawaf Al Aqidi (Al Nassr), Ahmed Al Kassar (Al Qadsiah).

Defenders: Abdulelah Al Amri (Al Nassr), Hassan Tambakti (Al Hilal), Jehad Thikri (Al Qadsiah), Ali Lajami (Al Hilal), Hassan Kadesh (Al Ittihad), Saud Abdulhamid (Lens, on loan from Roma), Mohammed Abu Al Shamat (Al Qadsiah), Ali Majrashi (Al Ahli), Moteb Al Harbi (Al Hilal), Nawaf Boushal (Al Nassr), Sultan Al-Ghannam (Al Nassr).

Midfielders: Mohammed Kanno (Al Hilal), Abdullah Al Khaibari (Al Nassr), Ziyad Al Johani (Al Ahli), Nasser Al Dawsari (Al Hilal), Musab Al Juwayr (Al Qadsiah), Alaa Al Hajji (Neom), Salem Al Dawsari (Al Hilal), Khalid Al Ghannam (Al Ettifaq), Ayman Yahya (Al Nassr).

Forwards: Firas Al Buraikan (Al Ahli), Saleh Al Shehri (Al Ittihad), Abdullah Al Hamdan (Al Nassr).